Optalis is the Adult Social Care delivery partner on behalf of Wokingham Borough Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Council. Optalis is owned and funded by the two councils - it is not a private provider or an employment agency, and we do not offer sponsorship.
Support Worker – Out and About Wokingham
£12.85 per hour (9.30pm - 3.30pm) £24,791.39 FTE
The Out and About service helps people with learning disabilities join in with local events and activities. Based out of our Day Services in Wokingham, we provide stimulating activities and opportunities for the individuals we support to mix with other people, visit different places, learn new things and improve their well-being. With our events designed to meet different needs and interests every day, we support people to achieve their personal goals and live life to the fullest!
As a Support Worker, you will provide high quality, person-centred support and engage the people we support in group and one-to-one activities. You will also support with life skills, as well as emotional and physical wellbeing to deliver a positive experience. Most importantly, you’ll help individuals to enjoy our exciting range of activities and events, have fun and make new memories!
For this role in particular you will be required to work with the same person we support regularly and some team activities.
The role will also involve some care responsibilities, which may include administering medication, supporting with personal care (toileting) and assisting with mobility.
Our current range of activities include – but are not limited to:
️ Game nights and Bingo
Sports like Bowling and Boccia
Karaoke, Music and Dance sessions
Gardening and Conservation Projects
Cooking and Baking classes
Sporting Events
Performing Arts – Shows and Events
️ Day Trips and Short Breaks
Experience in the care sector would be beneficial but is not necessary – we are looking for enthusiastic, creative and compassionate people who want to join our team and put smiles on faces. Full training is provided, including classroom-based learning, shadowing experienced staff and online sessions.
This is a community-based role and a valid UK driving licence is needed; you will be driving our service vehicles to pick up, drop off and take the people we support to events and activities.
Working for Optalis you will also receive a range of benefits, including:
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Perkbox - rewards package offering discounts on cinema, shopping, health, travel and insurance.
- 25 days annual leave increasing annually to a maximum of 30 days (pro rata), as well as 8 bank holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday.
- Health and wellbeing support, including an additional wellbeing day.
- A comprehensive paid training and development programme.
- Excellent career progression opportunities and support.
- A generous pension scheme.
We anticipate this will be a popular role and reserve the right to close applications early.
Optalis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and customers. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check and will need to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
This role is
exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 – the DBS clearance level required is
Enhanced with Adult Barred list. For advice and information on disclosing criminal records, you can contact Nacro’s support service on 03001231999 or
[email protected]